Mian Jai Singh
1845
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1845
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Mian Jai Singh is a 1845 paint by Unknown, a Patna School of Painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows three men sitting on a balcony, dressed in bright, colorful clothes with turbans. One holds a fan, another leans forward as if talking, and the third sits with a relaxed pose. Below them, a fountain sprays water into a pool, framed by a garden with patterned tiles on the ground. The bright colors and detailed patterns suggest this might be from a time when artists loved rich fabrics and bold designs. The scene feels calm, like a quiet moment in a royal garden. If you like this style, look up Romanticism to see more art like this.
The opaque watercolour on paper depicts Mian Jai Singh seated on a terrace, gripping a dagger aimed downward, while an attendant stands behind holding a grass fly-whisk. To his right, a bearded man presents documents, and beside him, a fourth figure carries a black shield on his back while holding a sword.
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